Feds relax nutritional standards for school lunches
USDA accused of putting special interests back on the menu
The USDA’s decision to “relax” guidelines for healthier school lunches established under an initiative by Former First Lady Michelle Obama is getting sharp criticism from public health experts and policy makers.
In one of his first official acts as Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue said he would roll back nutrition standards that require schools to cut salt in meals, serve fewer whole grains and serve only nonfat milk.